Rehabilitation Services

Canossa Private Hospital has built a reputation of excellence in providing inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs. Our multi-disciplinary team of health professionals deliver excellent rehabilitation programs designed to help our patients achieve their goals.

Our dedicated Rehabilitation Unit offers several large therapy areas offering spacious gymnasiums, dining rooms and common areas with tranquil bush and city skyline views.

Rehabilitation Programs

We offer rehabilitation programs for a range of needs, including:

  • Orthopaedic Conditions
    Such as following fractures, joint replacement surgery, musculoskeletal conditions & for people with a history of falls
  • Neurological Conditions
    For example Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease and Movement Disorders
  • General re-conditioning to improve mobility and functional independence
    Suitable after recent illness, pre or post-surgery, chronic diseases causing de-conditioning and loss of function

Health Professionals

  • Rehabilitation Physicians/Geriatrician
    Who visit regularly to manage your medical issues and monitor your progress
  • Physiotherapists
    To help you gain maximum independence in mobility, balance and physical function
  • Occupational Therapists
    To improve your independence and safety in daily tasks such as personal hygiene, household chores and social/community activities
  • Speech Pathologists
    To re-train and improve your speech and language as well as provide advice on dietary changes if swallowing problems are evident
  • Rehabilitation Nurses
    To support you and reinforce the goals of the program
  • Dietitians
    To provide food and nutrition advice to help you prevent and treat illness and disease
  • Social Workers
    To help you with adjusting to changes in your life as a result of illness, treatment or injury and provide helpful advice for discharge and beyond

Referrals

Specialists and General Practitioners can refer directly to the Hospital.

Ros Schluter: Admissions Co-ordinator
Mobile: 0417 784 916
Phone: 07 3717 5577
Fax: 07 3028 9665
Email: patient.flow@ozcare.org.au